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Off The Vine - Fox Creek (2002)

In 1984 Jim and Helen Watts bought a 32-hectare property between McLaren Vale and Willunga. The land had previously been used for growing barley and grazing sheep.The first vines were planted in 1985 and so began Fox Creek Wines. The soil is mostly heavy clay and tends to crack quite dramatically in summer. This makes it difficult to establish vines and the owners were advised not to proceed with plantings. Ironically, the soil type has proved to be an advantage as it restricts vine vigor and yields. This leads to grapes being produced with intense flavour.